Length: 7.5 m
Anatomy Of Al-Samoud II
Warhead: Can deliver biological or chemical payload
Fuel Tank: Powered by liquid fuel
Diameter: 760 mm, which exceeds UN limit of 600 mm. Two engines can be fitted in it.
Range: Tested range is 183 km, which exceeds UN-permitted range of 150 km
Reach: With extended range it can hit parts of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey and Jordan
Engine: Russian-designed Volga SA2 engine. Additional engine can be fitted to extend the range up to Tehran and the heart of Israel.
Status: 40 test flights have been conducted since 1997. About 50 al-Samoud II are ready in early-deployment stage.
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